Midfielders Arsenal should target instead of Declan Rice
Arsenal have long regarded Declan Rice as their priority midfield target this summer, and for good reason. The West Ham skipper looks to have ended his tenure in east London on the highest of highs after leading the Irons to Europa Conference League glory in Prague. A new dawn awaits the all-encompassing midfielder and Arsenal were seen as the favourites to sign the established England international. The updates surrounding Rice's future all pointed in a positive direction for Gooners despite Arsenal having two bids rejected. It was seen as a matter of time before a deal was struck, but Ilkay Gundogan's impending departure to Barcelona has changed the dynamic of the race. Man City are now well and truly involved in the Rice sweepstakes as they prepare a bid. Arsenal supporters, some of whom had spent their time cropping swanky Instagram edits of Rice in red and white, have already resigned themselves to Rice donning sky blue in 2023/24 and beyond. But don't fear, Gooners!...